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25 Montgomery County lifeguard certifications stripped for improper training
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Improper training practices at a Montgomery County country club led to 25 lifeguard certifications being revoked, the American Red Cross confirmed. Wednesday night, 7News learned that the American Red Cross's Quality Assurance team launched an investigation on April 16, after concerns from a quality...
Baltimore man arrested again after police chase, linked to multiple carjackings
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — One of the two men arrested on Monday following a police pursuit that started in west Baltimore and ended in east Baltimore had a history of trying to evade officers while in a stolen car. For 20-year-old Darius Ruffin, it was the second time in...
'Well yeah I took it': Employee stole $35K from dentist's office in Adams County: police
An administrative assistant for an Adams County dentist's office told police "well yeah, I took it" after allegedly stealing more than $35,000 from the office and its patients and forging insurance claims, according to court documents. Rebecca Chapman, 57, of Gettysburg, is facing 12 felony charges, including forgery, unlawful taking,...
Two Arrested with Loaded Firearms After Stolen Car Chase in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD—Two males were arrested in Baltimore’s Western District after a high-stakes vehicle chase on July 15. Members of Foxtrot were tracking a stolen vehicle traveling through the area. Patrol…
MoCo Minute: Montgomery County high school students can get head start on college
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — As the new school year approaches, some Montgomery County high school students are looking to get a head start on their college careers. Montgomery College’s dual enrollment and early college programs are making a significant impact on its students. “Our Early College Program students will start college full-time in […]
Scott, DHCD announces effort to establish first-ever “Comprehensive Housing Plan”
Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the City of Baltimore is working to create the City’s first-ever Comprehensive Housing Plan. The plan is led by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). It will “seek to outline a long-term vision for Baltimore’s approach to housing and policy and provide...
Email shows Duckett sharing moratorium bill before introduction
An email made public on Tuesday shows that Frederick County Council Vice President Kavonté Duckett shared a copy of a moratorium bill before it was introduced, which the sponsor said violated a trust and council protocol. Emails that a watchdog group obtained through a Maryland Public Information Act request show that Duckett sent a draft of a proposed moratorium bill to Danielle Adams, the ...
Man, 2 dogs rescued from Frederick County house fire
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Frederick County Fire and Rescue officials said a man and his two dogs were rescued from a fire that broke out on Tuesday evening. Crews responded to a two-story home in the 5700 block of Bartonsville Road at about 6:45 p.m. At the time, smoke was showing from […]
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
What’s missing from this Republican convention
Leaders of the state GOP, in a departure from anything I’ve ever experienced, have decided that all of the delegation’s events, and the delegates themselves, will be off-limits to the media. The party is only hurting itself. The post What’s missing from this Republican convention appeared first on Maryland Matters.
McClain Delaney leads Parrott in campaign contributions, spending, FEC data shows
April McClain Delaney, the Democratic nominee running to represent Maryland's 6th District in Congress, raised over a million dollars in connection with her campaign in the second quarter of 2024 — about 80% of which came from the candidate herself. According to quarterly campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Monday, McClain Delaney raised $1,034,297 ...
Black Swan Murder Trial: Court TV Speaks With Doug Benefield’s Cousin
Court TV speaks with Doug Benefield's cousin, Tommie Benefield. Tommie speaks about the circumstances in which Doug and Ashley were purportedly reconciling and on the verge of withdrawing the divorce petition and move to Maryland together up until he was killed. (7/17/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
9 arrested July 4th Weekend for boating under the influence in Maryland, police say
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Police said multiple people were arrested during the July 4th Weekend during the Dry Water Operation initiative. Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) said officers made nine arrests for boaters who were operating while under the influence of alcohol from July 4 to July 6. It was the highest number of […]
WellSpan Receives Prestigious American Hospital Association Prize for Commitment to Quality
WellSpan Health, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania and Maryland, has been awarded the American Hospital Association (AHA) Quest for Quality prize for leadership and innovation in quality performance improvement. According to the AHA, WellSpan’s safety infrastructure was particularly impressive, with daily huddles used to escalate any potential issues across the organization to ensure decisions regarding patient care could be made quickly and efficiently. The healthcare provider also aimed to create a sense of psychological safety within the organization, so that all team members, including frontline care providers, could feel empowered to share their perspectives and quickly address any safety issues that may arise. This approach led to a significant decrease in serious safety events during care, as well as a significant increase in team members who felt empowered to stop the line and report patient safety events.
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